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Sometimes a stroke is followed by depression that requires treatment. Sadness is often interpreted as a normal reaction to having a stroke, and nothing ends up being done about it. Here you can read about why it is important to get depression treated and to ensure the wellbeing of those providing care.

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Depression is a common mental health problem. People with depression fall into an emotional black hole for weeks or months, and often see no way out. We have information on diagnosing depression and how medication is used as part of treatment.

Nearly everyone has had experience with athlete’s foot. The warm and moist spaces between our toes are the perfect place for fungi to grow and spread, typically causing skin redness and cracking. It can be treated effectively with creams, gels and sprays. We provide information on the various treatments.

When fungi multiply too quickly they can cause infections. One of these infections is tinea versicolor. This usually harmless rash is caused by a type of yeast. Many people who have tinea versicolor are not aware that the patches on their skin are caused by a fungus. Our information describes the typical signs of tinea versicolor and lets you know which treatments are effective.

People sometimes think that bowel cancer typically affects only men, but that is not true. Men are more likely to develop bowel cancer, and may get it at an earlier age, but women are also affected by the disease. Our information covers bowel cancer risks and causes, as well as screening and living with the disease.

Anyone who has already had chicken pox could develop shingles later on in life. Both are caused by the same virus. A weakened immune system, possibly as a result of a cold, or extreme stress can lead to increased susceptibility to this often very painful rash. It usually takes a total of two to four weeks to clear up completely.

Having your hand fall asleep now and then is not that uncommon. It goes numb and there may be a tingling sensation. People who have carpal tunnel syndrome experience similar symptoms, but they keep coming back and are usually accompanied by pain. Physical labor can can also increase the likelihood of these symptoms. Here you can read about options for getting relief.

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